Official Coding Guidelines
The general rules that apply to almost every code: principal diagnosis, additional diagnoses, outpatient reporting, and POA.
Source: CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026), public domain, quoted word for word. Always check the full guidelines and your payer's rules.
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